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The Book of Sun

Original title: Shams Al-Ma'arif
  • 2020
  • Not Rated
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
12K
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The Book of Sun (2020)
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Comedy

In 2010, high school senior Husam, his best friend Maan, their one-time foe Ibrahim, and their teacher Orabi set out to produce a no-budget horror movie.In 2010, high school senior Husam, his best friend Maan, their one-time foe Ibrahim, and their teacher Orabi set out to produce a no-budget horror movie.In 2010, high school senior Husam, his best friend Maan, their one-time foe Ibrahim, and their teacher Orabi set out to produce a no-budget horror movie.

  • Director
    • Faris Godus
  • Writers
    • Faris Godus
    • Sohayb Godus
    • Hani Kadour
  • Stars
    • Sohayb Godus
    • Baraa Alem
    • Ismail Alhassan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Faris Godus
    • Writers
      • Faris Godus
      • Sohayb Godus
      • Hani Kadour
    • Stars
      • Sohayb Godus
      • Baraa Alem
      • Ismail Alhassan
    • 138User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

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    Sohayb Godus
    Sohayb Godus
    • Mohammed Orabi
    Baraa Alem
    Baraa Alem
    • Husam Alkhayyat
    Ismail Alhassan
    Ismail Alhassan
    • Maan Banjar
    Ahmed Saddam
    • Ibrahim Fozan
    Nawaf Alshubaili
    • Musleh Sowaidi
    Eyad Ayman Kaifi
    Eyad Ayman Kaifi
    • Bakri
    Nadia Malaika
    Nadia Malaika
    • Israa Dawood
    Summer Shesha
    • Director
      • Faris Godus
    • Writers
      • Faris Godus
      • Sohayb Godus
      • Hani Kadour
    • All cast & crew
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    8auuwws

    Best Saudi Film

    I really enjoyed watching the movie and I recommend watching it
    10abdulaziz-57689

    A breakthrough in saudi filmmaking

    Loved the movie, the whole movie was so reflective of our society and of the things that touched and affected us in our most sensitive youth. The characters were so vibrant and vivid, the storyline had the perfect ups and downs that colors any great movie. The comedy was brilliant. The directing was innvoative and aesthetically beautiful. Loved everything about it and hopes it is a firestarter for a promising Saudi cinema.
    10ChroniclesofSS

    Proud!

    It was my first Saudi movie that I watched and I couldn't be more happy, fulfilled, relevant ever in a movie such as this one. The directing and acting efforts were so good it left amazed honestly with a great story and well rounded characters that I've felt so relevant to, in all, I couldn't be more proud about a Saudi production, especially in the most heart warming aspect of entertainment, cinema. Well done boys.
    7osamamb

    Exceeded my expectations

    The idea of a Saudi citizen wanting to be a film director might be a little bit derivative but the movie improves by the timeline and exceeds my expectations by being unpredictable and funny. Sure, it might have its corny moments but the acting and the production is better than any Saudi film i've ever seen.
    9abdullahksa-01135

    Best Saudi Film

    I liked the movie, but for the first twenty minutes I was bored, but then I was amazed at the movie and didn't feel the time. Nice scenario. I loved the movie very much and recommend it to everyone to watch it and give a chance to Saudi movies because they are worth watching.

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    • Release date
      • September 3, 2020 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Country of origin
      • Saudi Arabia
    • Official sites
      • Official godusbros
      • On Netflix
    • Language
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Shams Al-Ma'arif
    • Filming locations
      • Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
    • Production company
      • Tape Productions
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    • Budget
      • $500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,005
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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
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